Psychology says people who save ‘special’ items for the future are not being practical: Why the brain delays joy, waiting for the perfect momentPsychology suggests that adults who hold on to special items are rarely acting irrationally. More often, they are trying to preserve someth...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndian companies are prioritising local AI rules over international ones. They are focusing on ethics, identity, and privacy as AI adoption...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
World markets walk a tightrope between AI stocks and oil shocksGlobal markets are on a knife edge, facing a potential AI boom or oil shocks from the U.S.-Iran conflict. Investors are navigating volatile...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Women-led development will add 2-3% to GDP: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh PuriUnion Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday highlighted that shifting from "women-centric" to "women-led" deve...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Worried about future of your child with special needs? How making a trust can help your child when you are not aroundFor parents of children with special needs, a special needs trust offers a vital long-term plan for their child's care and financial securi...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 26%Just look at developments in the past 48 hours. The war between Iran and Israel resumed, but within hours Tehran said it had halted all off...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Why Rs 1 crore term insurance cover in 2026 may not be enough for many familiesFamilies need more than ₹1 crore in term insurance. Rising expenses and loans mean a higher cover is essential. Experts suggest ₹1.5 crore ...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
AI threat overblown: Why Invesco’s Hiten Jain is doubling down on IT stocksInvesco Mutual Fund's Hiten Jain offers a contrarian view, identifying the tech rout as a significant buying opportunity and dismissing bro...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: S Naren shares blueprint for investing in a boring marketICICI Prudential AMC CIO S. Naren described the current market as a “boring phase,” marked by a tug-of-war between FIIs and domestic mutual...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Financial fixes and high-yield savings: Are you missing the easiest ways to save more and spend less?More than half of savers still earn under 3% interest, while many households lose around $200 yearly on unused subscriptions. These financi...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to knowIndian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not man...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
India's brain-gain moment may be starting with a crack in the American dreamAs green card backlogs, visa uncertainty and layoffs reshape the American dream, India is emerging as a stronger destination for globally e...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Goal protection matters: Why Waiver of Premium deserves more attentionFinancial plans often falter not due to lack of planning, but because they don't account for life's uncertainties. The Waiver of Premium fe...
29 May, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s whyA Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the St...
22 May, 2026, 11.44 AM IST